easterner Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
   
2. adjective satellite lying toward or situated in the east
   eastern.
   
   • the eastern end of the island
3. adjective of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
   eastern.
   
   • the Eastern establishment
4. adjective satellite lying in or toward the east
   eastern; easterly.
   
   • the east side of New York
   • eastern cities
5. adjective relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
   eastern.
   
   • Eastern Europe
   • the Eastern religions
6. adjective satellite from the east; used especially of winds
   eastern; easterly.
   
   • an eastern wind
   • the winds are easterly

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